National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, has pledged full support to the University of Jos (UNIJOS) ahead of the 27th Nigerian University Games (NUGA) scheduled for November 6-18, 2025. Yilwatda pledged while receiving the institution’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof Tanko Ishaya, in Abuja, assuring that he would assist in ensuring the most
Abia State Governor and Visitor to Abia State University (ABSU), Dr Alex Otti, has launched multiple infrastructure projects aimed at improving facilities and academic life at the institution. The projects include a 5,000-bed student hostel, a new Faculty of Law building, a 5,000kVA transformer to enhance electricity supply and the ongoing construction of a new
The Governing Council of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has restated its zero-tolerance stance on abandoned or substandard projects, following an extensive inspection of key infrastructure across the campus. Leading the exercise, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Oba Rasheed Ayotunde Olabomi, said the tour was part of efforts to ensure transparency and
At Abia State University, Uturu, there was relief and excitement this week as about 5,000 female students began moving into a newly renovated hostel promised by Governor Alex Otti. For years, the hostels had been left in disrepair, leaving students to cope with poor living conditions. Now, the refurbished building, equipped with new furniture, bunk
Alhaji Aliko Dangote, the President of Dangote Group, has taken over the proposed construction of a 250-bed ultramodern hostel estimated at N1.1 billion at the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN). The hostel was initially meant to be constructed by the Ilorin Central Jumma’at Mosque. However, the African richest man has now resolved to take over the
Ambrose Alli University (AAU) is set to enjoy uninterrupted power following Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo’s approval of 1.5 megawatts of alternative energy for the institution. The Vice Chancellor, Professor Sunday Olowo Samuel, also revealed that TETFund has approved the construction of solar plants to further boost energy supply. Speaking at a press briefing, Prof.
The Energising Education Programme (EEP) by President Bola Tinubu’s administration is bringing steady electricity to federal universities across Nigeria, with the Northeast region getting more attention due to its unique challenges. According to Bayo Onanuga, the President’s media adviser, the project is being fairly implemented in all regions. The EEP, managed by the Rural Electrification
The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) of solar hybrid power systems to power eight universities and one teaching hospital. This project falls under Phase IV of the Energising Education Programme (EEP) to be implemented and executed by the Rural Electricification Agency (REA), Nigeria. The universities include Ahmadu Bello
The foundation block for the new four-floor University of Benin Senate Building, approved by the Federal Government, has been laid by the Institution’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Edoba Omoregie, SAN. The Vice Chancellor described the moment as historic and expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for approving the project to be executed through the
A Committee on Alternative Energy Solutions, inaugurated by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), has recommended the adoption of hybrid solar photovoltaic (PV) systems with battery storage, grid integration, and gas-fed backup power as the most cost-effective energy solution for Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. The recommendation followed a nationwide energy audit and technical assessment conducted in
